Data Center Quality Engineer

Requisition Number: 75077

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Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

Role Purpose

The Quality Engineer (QE) for the Data Center Business Unit (DC BU) supports product and process quality across data center products and manufacturing operations. This role works closely with Engineering, Operations, Supplier Quality, NPI, and Customer-facing teams to help prevent quality issues, assist in investigations, and contribute to effective corrective and preventive actions. The QE applies an engineering mindset, data analysis, and structured problem-solving to support product integrity and continuous improvement efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Support investigations into data center quality incidents, including containment, data collection, and root cause analysis activities
• Assist in documenting and tracking corrective and preventive actions to ensure timely closure
• Collaborate with senior engineers and the DC Quality Excellence Manager on escalations requiring cross-functional coordination
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of product and process quality tools (CTQs, control plans, risk assessments)
• Participate in process capability studies, measurement system analysis (MSA), and data-driven evaluations of key manufacturing processes
• Support quality engineering activities in manufacturing, testing, external manufacturing and end customer environments
• Provide early quality support during NPI phases, helping ensure design-for-quality and manufacturability considerations are addressed
• Participate in qualification builds, readiness reviews, and risk mitigation activities with both internal and external stakeholders
• Analyze quality performance data (e.g., PPM, complaints, audit findings) to identify trends and improvement opportunities
• Participate in continuous improvement projects using structured problem-solving and basic statistical methods
• Support customer quality interactions and audits as a technical representative for the DC BU
• Assist in maintaining audit readiness and compliance with applicable Quality Management System standards (e.g., ISO, TL)
  
  

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field
• 2–3 years of experience in Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Quality, or related engineering roles
• Working knowledge of quality systems, root cause analysis, and corrective action processes
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams in a technical environment
• Ability to analyze data and communicate findings clearly
  
  

Desired Experiences

• Experience with data center, high-reliability, or high-speed connectivity products
• Exposure to Six Sigma or structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g., Green Belt training)
• Familiarity with ISO9001 / TL9000 or other quality management standards
• Experience with digital QMS tools or analytics platforms (e.g., SAP, ETQ, SharePoint, Power BI)
  
  

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $80,011.00 - $110,016.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

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• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
• As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
• Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.
• Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.
• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
• As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, Corning provides company matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan of up to 4% of pay when you contribute at least 6% of pay.
• Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.
  
  

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com .